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From the Superintendent’s OfficeI invite you to take a moment to review the annual report for the Meade School District 46-1. Our goal is to provide you with informationon how our school district is performing for the benefit of our students and our communities. Our students continue to perform well with test scores and graduation rates consistently exceeding state averages, these accomplishmentsreflect the dedication of our educators, the engagement of our students, and the support of our families and community. Together, we arepreparing students not just to succeed academically but to excel as future leaders.From our youngest learners to those about to graduate, we strive to create opportunities that inspire growth and prepare every studentfor a bright future. Whether their path leads to college, technical training, or the workforce, we aim to equip them with the skills andknowledge needed to succeed.Looking to the future, the Meade School District is exploring the possibility of expanding its Career and Technical Education (CTE) space.As the workforce demands in our region continue to grow, we are committed to providing students with hands-on learning opportunitiesin fields such as healthcare, technology, skilled trades, and more. By investing in Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, weaim to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to meet the evolving needs of the future workforce.This spring, the district will start a strategic planning process to guide our efforts in the coming years. We recognize that our communityand staff are essential voices in shaping this vision, and we will be engaging with you throughout the process. Your insights will be key increating a plan that addresses the needs of our students, staff, and community.Together, we are building a brighter future for our students, empowering them to achieve their dreams and contribute to the success ofour region. Your partnership is the foundation and we look forward to continuing this journey with you.Superintendent,Wayne Wormstadtwayne.wormstadt@k12.sd.uscontact usGeneral Fund $24,193,561.00Capital Outlay $7,929,428.00Special Education $5,523,522.00District Expenditures 2023-24District Revenue 2023-24General Fund $23,849,135.00Capital Outlay $7,834,853.00Special Education $5,680,562.00ACADEMIC PERFORMANCECOMMITMENT TO SERVING EVERY STUDENTPREPARING FOR THE WORKSPACE OF TOMORROWSTRATEGIC PLANNING FOR A SHARED VISIONMeade School District 46-11230 Douglas StreetSturgis, SD 57785(605) 347-2523www.meade.k12.sd.usOur Mission "To Build Knowledge andSkills for Success Today andTomorrow.”"Meade School District willwork in conjunction with itscommunity to provide excellentacademics and co-curricularactivities that develop life-longlearners and productivecitizens.”Our VisionAnnual Report2024-25School YearDISTRICT FINANCIALSWayne WormstadtSuperintendentBrett BurdittBusiness ManagerChrissy PetersonSpecial Services DirectorMelissa PankratzAsst. Special Services DirectorBeth JohnsonCurriculum DirectorAnthony EadsTechnology DirectorMichael SchultzActivities DirectorJeremiah WeeldreyerBuildings & GroundsRhonda RamsdellFood Service DirectorPete WilsonSturgis Brown High School PrincipalColeen KeffelerSturgis Brown High School Assistant PrincipalWayne SullivanSturgis Brown High School Assistant PrincipalChad HeddermanSturgis Williams Middle School PrincipalKaty JuttingSturgis Elementary School & Sturgis Williams Middle SchoolAssistant PrincipalDavid OlsonStagebarn Middle School PrincipalAmanda ChristensenPiedmont Valley Elementary School & Stagebarn Middle SchoolAssistant PrincipalChantal LigtenbergSturgis Elementary School PrincipalEthan DschaakPiedmont Valley Elementary School PrincipalBrittan PorterfieldWhitewood Elementary PrincipalShelly MikkelsonRural School’s PrincipalSchool AdministratorsDuring the 2022-23 school year, it cost $9,125.00 to educate a student in the Meade School District. The Meade School Board remains committed to balancing the needs of students with responsible tax management. This year, thedistrict has chosen to levy $1,649,000 less than the maximum allowed in capital outlay and special education. Over the past fouryears, the district has under-levied a total of $5,294,000.14Board of EducationJustin Jutting, PresidentAaron Odegaard, Vice PresidentScottie Bruch, MemberSandy Cass, MemberTerry Koontz, MemberMegan Snyder, MemberLee Spring, MemberDarrell Vig, MemberBrian Voight, Member Board Meetings are usually held on the second Monday of the month at 5:30 pm.The August meeting is moved from the second Monday to accommodate the SturgisMotorcycle Rally.

3,028K-12 STUDENTS14.4DISTRICT-WIDEAVERAGE STUDENTSPER CLASS$50,0002024 MEADE SCHOOL DISTRICTSTARTING TEACHER SALARY$56,567AVERAGE TEACHING SALARY216CERTIFIED TEACHING STAFF83TEACHERS WITHADVANCED DEGREES99.93%TEACHERS QUALIFIED UNDERTHE FEDERAL MANDATE OFEVERY STUDENT SUCCEEDS ACT29.09%ENROLLED IN FREE &REDUCED MEALSSCHOOLS115lANGUAGES SPOKEN17.21%STUDENTS IN SPECIALEDUCATION1992024 GRADUATES35+ATHLETIC TEAMS,STUDENT CLUBS &ACTIVITIES% of StudentsENROLLMENT DATASTUDENT LEARNINGMet or Exceeded State Testing StandardsSouth Dakota’s students take the annual state assessments for the subjects of Science, English Language Arts and Mathematicsin grades 3-8 and 11. Student performance measures how well the students performed on the state assessments.ACT AVERAGE TEST SCORES2023-24Meade Score22State Score21National Score 19.9The enrollment tables reflect the number of studentsenrolled on the last Friday in September. 32

3,028K-12 STUDENTS14.4DISTRICT-WIDEAVERAGE STUDENTSPER CLASS$50,0002024 MEADE SCHOOL DISTRICTSTARTING TEACHER SALARY$56,567AVERAGE TEACHING SALARY216CERTIFIED TEACHING STAFF83TEACHERS WITHADVANCED DEGREES99.93%TEACHERS QUALIFIED UNDERTHE FEDERAL MANDATE OFEVERY STUDENT SUCCEEDS ACT29.09%ENROLLED IN FREE &REDUCED MEALSSCHOOLS115lANGUAGES SPOKEN17.21%STUDENTS IN SPECIALEDUCATION1992024 GRADUATES35+ATHLETIC TEAMS,STUDENT CLUBS &ACTIVITIES% of StudentsENROLLMENT DATASTUDENT LEARNINGMet or Exceeded State Testing StandardsSouth Dakota’s students take the annual state assessments for the subjects of Science, English Language Arts and Mathematicsin grades 3-8 and 11. Student performance measures how well the students performed on the state assessments.ACT AVERAGE TEST SCORES2023-24Meade Score22State Score21National Score 19.9The enrollment tables reflect the number of studentsenrolled on the last Friday in September. 32

From the Superintendent’s OfficeI invite you to take a moment to review the annual report for the Meade School District 46-1. Our goal is to provide you with informationon how our school district is performing for the benefit of our students and our communities. Our students continue to perform well with test scores and graduation rates consistently exceeding state averages, these accomplishmentsreflect the dedication of our educators, the engagement of our students, and the support of our families and community. Together, we arepreparing students not just to succeed academically but to excel as future leaders.From our youngest learners to those about to graduate, we strive to create opportunities that inspire growth and prepare every studentfor a bright future. Whether their path leads to college, technical training, or the workforce, we aim to equip them with the skills andknowledge needed to succeed.Looking to the future, the Meade School District is exploring the possibility of expanding its Career and Technical Education (CTE) space.As the workforce demands in our region continue to grow, we are committed to providing students with hands-on learning opportunitiesin fields such as healthcare, technology, skilled trades, and more. By investing in Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, weaim to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to meet the evolving needs of the future workforce.This spring, the district will start a strategic planning process to guide our efforts in the coming years. We recognize that our communityand staff are essential voices in shaping this vision, and we will be engaging with you throughout the process. Your insights will be key increating a plan that addresses the needs of our students, staff, and community.Together, we are building a brighter future for our students, empowering them to achieve their dreams and contribute to the success ofour region. Your partnership is the foundation and we look forward to continuing this journey with you.Superintendent,Wayne Wormstadtwayne.wormstadt@k12.sd.uscontact usGeneral Fund $24,193,561.00Capital Outlay $7,929,428.00Special Education $5,523,522.00District Expenditures 2023-24District Revenue 2023-24General Fund $23,849,135.00Capital Outlay $7,834,853.00Special Education $5,680,562.00ACADEMIC PERFORMANCECOMMITMENT TO SERVING EVERY STUDENTPREPARING FOR THE WORKSPACE OF TOMORROWSTRATEGIC PLANNING FOR A SHARED VISIONMeade School District 46-11230 Douglas StreetSturgis, SD 57785(605) 347-2523www.meade.k12.sd.usOur Mission "To Build Knowledge andSkills for Success Today andTomorrow.”"Meade School District willwork in conjunction with itscommunity to provide excellentacademics and co-curricularactivities that develop life-longlearners and productivecitizens.”Our VisionAnnual Report2024-25School YearDISTRICT FINANCIALSWayne WormstadtSuperintendentBrett BurdittBusiness ManagerChrissy PetersonSpecial Services DirectorMelissa PankratzAsst. Special Services DirectorBeth JohnsonCurriculum DirectorAnthony EadsTechnology DirectorMichael SchultzActivities DirectorJeremiah WeeldreyerBuildings & GroundsRhonda RamsdellFood Service DirectorPete WilsonSturgis Brown High School PrincipalColeen KeffelerSturgis Brown High School Assistant PrincipalWayne SullivanSturgis Brown High School Assistant PrincipalChad HeddermanSturgis Williams Middle School PrincipalKaty JuttingSturgis Elementary School & Sturgis Williams Middle SchoolAssistant PrincipalDavid OlsonStagebarn Middle School PrincipalAmanda ChristensenPiedmont Valley Elementary School & Stagebarn Middle SchoolAssistant PrincipalChantal LigtenbergSturgis Elementary School PrincipalEthan DschaakPiedmont Valley Elementary School PrincipalBrittan PorterfieldWhitewood Elementary PrincipalShelly MikkelsonRural School’s PrincipalSchool AdministratorsDuring the 2022-23 school year, it cost $9,125.00 to educate a student in the Meade School District. The Meade School Board remains committed to balancing the needs of students with responsible tax management. This year, thedistrict has chosen to levy $1,649,000 less than the maximum allowed in capital outlay and special education. Over the past fouryears, the district has under-levied a total of $5,294,000.14Board of EducationJustin Jutting, PresidentAaron Odegaard, Vice PresidentScottie Bruch, MemberSandy Cass, MemberTerry Koontz, MemberMegan Snyder, MemberLee Spring, MemberDarrell Vig, MemberBrian Voight, Member Board Meetings are usually held on the second Monday of the month at 5:30 pm.The August meeting is moved from the second Monday to accommodate the SturgisMotorcycle Rally.